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Automatic endoscope reprocessors are not recommended for flexible endoscopes.

Hydrogen peroxide is an effective sterilizing agent for lines and gauze sponges.

On the job relationships do not change when one team member gets a promotion.

Conferences and on-the job trainings have no value to the Central Service tech who is trying to stay current in industry standards.

The decontamination area of the CS department should have positive airflow.

Tracking individual instruments is important to help ensure specific instruments are kept with specific sets.

Personal headsets should not be used in the CS department as they may reduce the ability to hear telephones, alarms, or coworkers.

A fluid resistant gown is required PPE for the sterile storage area of the SPD department.

Sterilization packaging is a Class II Medical Device according to OSHA.

Instruments with tungsten carbide jaws can be easily identified by the black handles.